Our client, an investment management firm is seeking to recruit a Private Equity Analyst. The incumbent will be a core member of the investment team, focusing primarily on sourcing, dealflow management, due diligence and execution.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Dealflow:

• Build and maintain comprehensive mappings of GPs and Placement Agents, segmented by strategy, geography, and size.
• Systematically identify new managers aligned with the company’s allocation priorities.
• Proactively reach out to GPs and Placement Agents, establish contact, and schedule meetings for senior team members.
• Manage the dealflow funnel and CRM: record incoming opportunities, track interactions, and flag overdue contacts.
• Prepare sourcing committee materials (lists, calendars of upcoming raises, hot deals, GP mapping).

Due Diligence & Deal Execution:

• Support the evaluation of investment opportunities through financial, operational, and strategic analysis.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data during the due diligence process.
• Assist in coordinating financial, legal, and reference checks with advisors and third parties.
• Draft Investment Memos articulating the investment thesis, risks, and return profile.
• Prepare materials for Investment Committees and assist senior investors during presentations.

Post-Execution & Portfolio monitoring:

• Ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies and fund investments, including tracking key financial and operational KPIs.
• Modelize exit scenarios: analyze timing, valuation, and liquidity options to support portfolio management decisions.
• Manage investment waterfalls: assist in maintaining and updating waterfall models for each investment.
• Provide recurring updates on portfolio performance and exit outlook to senior management and investors.
• Contribute to quarterly reviews and ad hoc requests from LPs regarding investment progress.

Market Research & Strategic Insights:

• Conduct market and sector analyses to benchmark GPs and identify trends relevant to fund selection and co-investment opportunities.
• Monitor industry developments and maintain an updated knowledge base of market participants.

Internal Support & Reporting:

• Contribute to the preparation of investment team presentations and reporting for internal committees.
• Provide structured updates to senior management on sourcing activities, pipeline evolution, and deal progress.

Profile:

• Graduate from a top-tier business or engineering school, or a leading university (specialization in finance, strategy, or economics preferred).
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in private equity, M&A, strategy consulting, or corporate finance is a strong asset.
• Fluent in English and French both written and spoken.

Technical Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with CRM tools and data-driven workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Highly systematic and process-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.